allendalepharm Chapter 30: Ning Yuanshan makes his appearance and wins!
Chapter 30: Ning Yuanshan makes his appearance and wins!
"This isn't a battle you're fighting alone. Teacher Zhao said before the exam that the test content was 'to work together to withstand an attack for the duration of an incense stick.' I haven't even made a move yet..."
Ning Yuanshan, like a hero who turned the tide in a desperate situation, slowly walked to the front of the stage. He spoke calmly, his tone full of confidence, carrying a reassuring power.
"I just bought all of Oscar's sausages, and now I'm sharing them with everyone..."
Some might think that Ning Yuanshan's use of off-field factors to win wasn't a fair fight, but upon closer examination, if Zhao Wuji didn't stop Dai Mubai from sharing intelligence, then why couldn't the sausages provided by Oscar be put to good use?
Zhao Wuji nodded in approval, letting Ning Yuanshan distribute the sausages without any hurry to interrupt and end the fight.
Oscar's giant sausage has the effect of restoring health and satisfying hunger, and it melts in your mouth, so Xiao Wu can eat it even when she is unconscious.
Despite their discomfort, the group ate the sausages clean with furrowed brows. Ning Yuanshan was not idle either; while gnawing on the sausages to replenish his soul power, he activated his second soul skill, quickly producing four doses of adrenaline.
"You guys need to finish taking your drugs before the assessment. Teacher Zhao is willing to let you pass, and we should be grateful for that."
Ning Yuanshan was speaking to Tang San, who was enraged by Xiao Wu's injury, but whether Tang San would listen to him was another matter.
If Zhao Wuji really wanted to bully people, not only Xiao Wu, but they would all be lying on the ground long ago. He couldn't let them take advantage of the incense sticks burning while the sausages were slowly eating, looking like they were only half-hearted.
Ning Yuanshan's words were not exactly flattery, but they certainly pleased Zhao Wuji.
Tang San retaliated in a rage. Although he claimed it was to test his strength, it was clear he just wanted to vent his anger. Moreover, in order to show off for no reason, he actually gambled with everyone's entrance exam results.
Xiao Wu was indeed injured, but her injuries were due to two factors: the rebound from Zhao Wuji's protective barrier and the backlash from his charm. It can be said that both were unintentional mistakes by Zhao Wuji.
It's like two groups of people playing basketball or rugby in a past life. Putting aside the sports where you take the risks, if someone accidentally elbows you and causes you to get injured, should you seek revenge?
Xiao Wu's injury was caused by a collision. For example, if they jumped at the same time, the one with poor physical fitness would definitely be thrown out. Was it necessary to use harsh words or even resort to violence?
Compared to Ning Yuanshan, Tang San seemed somewhat unreasonable.
The original novel states that Tang San learned from this battle the principle that "pretending to be weak to eat strong might turn you into a real pig."
That's true; even a lion goes all out when hunting a rabbit. But in this situation, it's actually a friendly spar, and Tang San has two backup plans: the Clear Sky Hammer and hidden weapons.
The former cannot be revealed in front of others, while the latter is called "hidden weapon" because it is used unexpectedly. However, Tang San's use of hidden weapons in his subsequent dealings with Zhao Wuji and throughout the entire book is actually mostly "open weapon".
Perhaps it was this battle that made Tang San realize that what he could truly rely on was not the useless Blue Silver Grass martial soul, but rather the barrage of poison needles and crossbow bolts.
Tang San's subsequent attack method was nothing more than "firepower coverage," so what kind of hidden weapon is this?
"Tang San, wait until I add a few more spirit rings, then I'll show you what true firepower coverage looks like..."
Ning Yuanshan's thoughts will not be revealed for now; let's return to the battlefield.
"I thought Ning Rongrong and Xiao Ao were invincible among support-type Soul Masters, but I never expected that someone would be even more outstanding than them! Whose disciple is this?"
Zhao Wuji couldn't hide his astonishment. With just one needle, Tang San and the others instantly became lively and energetic. Even Xiao Wu, whom he had predicted would not wake up until the next day after falling into a coma, was now jumping around.
Thus, the two sides clashed fiercely once again. As the incense sticks burned shorter and shorter, Ning Yuanshan and his men were brimming with confidence. Under the full-scale amplification effect of Ning Yuanshan's "adrenaline," the fight became increasingly exhilarating.
Zhao Wuji's fighting style was not fast-paced. When he saw Ning Yuanshan use the needle, he was overjoyed. The only condition for winning this battle was to kill time.
Ning Yuanshan, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar Sausage can all extend the battery life, and with the team's cooperation, it is even easier and more carefree than Tang San's dominance in the original work.
On the battlefield, Tang San was so spurred by the news that "Xiao Wu was injured" that he completely disregarded teamwork and refused to let Xiao Wu participate.
Fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing had figured out Zhao Wuji's fighting style in previous battles. She was calm and collected, and became more and more adept at dealing with the enemy, and had become a Soul Master who controlled the field.
In fact, in the original work, it was Zhu Zhuqing's sharp attacks that forced Zhao Wuji to use his martial soul and activate his soul skill.
As the wisps of cigarette smoke dissipated, the final outcome was self-evident.
"This little girl is really good," Zhao Wuji said, his eyes shining as he looked at Zhu Zhuqing. This girl's attack power was nothing more than a tickle to him, and her strength was far inferior to Tang San's.
Even when the attack failed, Zhu Zhuqing showed no signs of anxiety. She made full use of her agility to unleash unexpected claw strikes against the enemy while also protecting her comrades. Her patience and composure were second to none.
Unlike Tang San, who appears mad and whose every move is insidious and deadly, "that guy named Tang San is just like a hedgehog."
Zhao Wuji had some complaints about Tang San, but he certainly wouldn't admit that part of the reason was that he felt embarrassed by being brutally beaten by Tang San.
"Alright, alright," a sleazy old man with a long, narrow face suddenly appeared at the edge of the battlefield.
Ning Yuanshan was speechless. Dean Flander, who suddenly appeared in this situation, was not at all like a hermit or a master.
"Little monsters! Very good! Congratulations on passing the test. This battle was exciting. Although you were unfamiliar with each other, you cooperated very well this time. I see potential in you..."
Flander's admiring gaze lingered on Zhu Zhuqing for a long time. Flander wanted to form a team to participate in the Soul Master Competition, and teamwork was the most important thing.
This girl is neither arrogant nor impatient, possessing the wisdom of a general; she is daring and courageous, displaying the demeanor of a king. Just now, Zhao Wuji used the "Immovable King Body" only because he was forced to do so by Zhu Zhuqing, and she also broke both of her hands because of it.
Even so, Zhu Zhuqing remained fearless in the face of adversity, displaying a courage that believed the brave would prevail in a close encounter.
Tang San lost his composure because Xiao Wu had suffered a minor injury, and refused to let her participate in the match.
In combat, especially team battles, all resources and advantages should be mobilized. What good is it for Tang San to fight alone? In this world, cooperation and teamwork are essential...
"That bald, dark-faced kid with Blue Silver Grass as his martial soul is very suitable for a control-style playstyle, but unfortunately his temperament still needs to be honed. On the other hand, this girl has a very good grasp of the timing on the battlefield... but she's always so cold."
As Flander mentally assessed the students' performance, Zhu Zhuqing was also pondering the battle that had just taken place. At that moment, her cold eyes were fixedly fixed on Ning Yuanshan.
"If it were a real life-or-death battlefield, Ning Yuanshan should have started by eating sausages and making injections, instead of waiting until everyone had lost a battle before taking action."
"He had already bought the sausages in advance, but he distributed them at the last minute, undoubtedly to prove the effectiveness of the Oscar sausages. Was his kindness towards Oscar just a pretense to win him over?"
Born into such a morbid aristocratic family, Zhu Zhuqing's interpersonal relationships consisted only of "using and being used." Even when she fled to find her husband, it was merely to use Dai Mubai to fight against her sister.
Upon meeting Ning Yuanshan, Zhu Zhuqing discovered that he always seemed to treat people sincerely, rather than out of ulterior motives.
Most importantly, Ning Yuanshan's sincerity seems to have built a more solid relationship than any schemes or tricks.